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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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